We are going to have A/C installed. I am thinkig that maybe I should
ask our HVAC company to install a pressure gauge in the refrigerant
system, would it be beneficial in the long run? Is that ever done?

i

"Ignoramus29895" wrote in message
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We are going to have A/C installed. I am thinkig that maybe I should
ask our HVAC company to install a pressure gauge in the refrigerant
system, would it be beneficial in the long run? Is that ever done?



Why? Do you know what you'll be looking at? I'd make sure the unit has
high and low pressure switches.

Your pressure gauge would only be another place for a potential leak.

On Sun, 06 Aug 2006 13:53:42 GMT, Ignoramus29895
wrote:

We are going to have A/C installed. I am thinkig that maybe I should
ask our HVAC company to install a pressure gauge in the refrigerant
system, would it be beneficial in the long run? Is that ever done?

i


IMHO,

Just sounds like something else to break, and leak. Not worth the
cost to install, any gauge able to be accurate under harsh outdoor
conditions, cycling pressures could be expensive, and why?

I mean, it the AC works, you know. If it doesn't reguardless of what
the gage reads, you need a technician to look at it. He will not use
the istalled one, he'll use his calibrated manifold instead.

So, save your money.

later,

tom @ www.BlankHelp.com

I don't see any reason to install a gauge. As others have said it
is of questionable value.

You may be interested in a sight gauge. It is a glass "window" in
the line. If you are seeing bubbles, it is time to call a
technician.
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"Ignoramus29895" wrote in
message .. .
We are going to have A/C installed. I am thinkig that maybe I
should
ask our HVAC company to install a pressure gauge in the
refrigerant
system, would it be beneficial in the long run? Is that ever
done?

i

On Sun, 6 Aug 2006 10:54:09 -0400, HeatMan wrote:

"Ignoramus29895" wrote in message
.. .
We are going to have A/C installed. I am thinkig that maybe I should
ask our HVAC company to install a pressure gauge in the refrigerant
system, would it be beneficial in the long run? Is that ever done?



Why? Do you know what you'll be looking at? I'd make sure the unit has
high and low pressure switches.

I agree on the pressure switches.

Your pressure gauge would only be another place for a potential leak.

Are there any well made ones?

i

"DanG" wrote in message
news:q0oBg.175144$k%3.114354@dukeread12...
I don't see any reason to install a gauge. As others have said it
is of questionable value.

You may be interested in a sight gauge. It is a glass "window" in
the line. If you are seeing bubbles, it is time to call a
technician.

Well.....

If your system has a TXV, you may see bubbles and the refrigerant charge be
perfect.

"Ignoramus29895" wrote in message
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On Sun, 6 Aug 2006 10:54:09 -0400, HeatMan
wrote:

"Ignoramus29895" wrote in message
.. .
We are going to have A/C installed. I am thinkig that maybe I should
ask our HVAC company to install a pressure gauge in the refrigerant
system, would it be beneficial in the long run? Is that ever done?



Why? Do you know what you'll be looking at? I'd make sure the unit has
high and low pressure switches.

I agree on the pressure switches.

Your pressure gauge would only be another place for a potential leak.

Are there any well made ones?

Well made leaks? Or well made gauges?

On Sun, 6 Aug 2006 18:28:56 -0400, HeatMan wrote:

"Ignoramus29895" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 6 Aug 2006 10:54:09 -0400, HeatMan
wrote:

"Ignoramus29895" wrote in message
.. .
We are going to have A/C installed. I am thinkig that maybe I should
ask our HVAC company to install a pressure gauge in the refrigerant
system, would it be beneficial in the long run? Is that ever done?



Why? Do you know what you'll be looking at? I'd make sure the unit has
high and low pressure switches.

I agree on the pressure switches.

Your pressure gauge would only be another place for a potential leak.

Are there any well made ones?

Well made leaks? Or well made gauges?



Are there any well made gauges?

i

"Ignoramus29895" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 6 Aug 2006 18:28:56 -0400, HeatMan
wrote:

"Ignoramus29895" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 6 Aug 2006 10:54:09 -0400, HeatMan
wrote:

"Ignoramus29895" wrote in
message
.. .
We are going to have A/C installed. I am thinkig that maybe I should
ask our HVAC company to install a pressure gauge in the refrigerant
system, would it be beneficial in the long run? Is that ever done?



Why? Do you know what you'll be looking at? I'd make sure the unit
has
high and low pressure switches.

I agree on the pressure switches.

Your pressure gauge would only be another place for a potential leak.

Are there any well made ones?

Well made leaks? Or well made gauges?



Are there any well made gauges?



A gauge is a gauge. I like my particular brand and some one else won't.

I still don't see the reason you're asking all this...

"HeatMan" wrote in message
A gauge is a gauge. I like my particular brand and some one else won't.

I still don't see the reason you're asking all this...

Simple. He thinks he can monitor a gauge and now if his system is operating
properly. Sort of like a check on the air pressure in your tires.